Snakes, lizards to be feature of Dickson Mounds Kids’ Day
LEWISTOWN, Ill. (AP) — Dickson Mounds Museum will feature “Snakes, Lizards and More” for its Kids’ Day presentation on Sunday.
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo says 28-year-old giraffe has died
CHICAGO (AP) — A giraffe that spent most of its 28 years of life at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo has died.
Eastern Illinois man convicted in wife’s 1990 death
MONTICELLO, Ill. (AP) — A 57-year-old eastern Illinois man has been found guilty in the 1990 slaying of his wife.
Prosecutor wants judge in McDonald cover up case removed
CHICAGO (AP) — A special prosecutor says a judge is biased and should be removed from the case of police officers accused of covering up what happened when a white Chicago officer fatally shot black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Illinois’ strategy for digging out of debt: taking on more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have an ironic strategy for digging out of debt: taking on more of it.
Sharpton critical of decision to send more agents to Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton has voiced concerns about the federal government’s announcement that more federal agents were sent to Chicago to deal with the city’s violence problems.
SIU trustees appoint new Carbondale campus chancellor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois University trustees have appointed a University of Alberta nanotechnology scientist as chancellor of the Carbondale campus.
Chicago officials look to improve lakeside highway
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Chicago officials are looking into ways to improve the city’s 80-year-old lakeside highway.
Radio Flyer rolls into Chicago to celebrate 100 years
CHICAGO (AP) — Radio Flyer is rolling its largest “little” red wagon into its hometown of Chicago in celebration of the company’s 100-year anniversary.
3 charged in June fire that killed 2 Joliet women, infant
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Three people have been charged in connection with the deaths last month of two women and an infant girl in Joliet.
Cubs acquire Quintana in blockbuster trade with White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have acquired ace Jose Quintana from the White Sox in a major trade between crosstown rivals.
Howell, Schniederjans shoot 63 to share John Deere lead
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans each shot 8-under 63 in perfect morning conditions Thursday to share the first-round lead in the John Deere Classic.
Swanson, Tracy and Weaver decline ‘overtime pay’
Lawmakers overtime pay cost taxpayers around $145,000 in their pursuit to end the Illinois budget impasse.
Cousins-Schaffer: Redskins' negotiator at center of QB talks
Kirk Cousins could easily feel uncertain about his future with the Washington Redskins. There have been two rounds of tense negotiations with little progress, coupled with the history of the Redskins not valuing him enough to have
200 birthday for Mother Bickerdyke next week
Galesburg native, and highly influential war-time nurse Mother Mary Ann Bickerdyke’s 200th birthday celebration is coming up on Wednesday.
APNewsBreak: Ohio St. great sues university over likenesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) One of Ohio State’s most famous football stars has sued the university over a marketing program he says used athletes’ photos without permission and robbed them of compensation.
Wanted: Starting quarterbacks for the ACC's Coastal Division
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The ACC’s Coastal Division has always been unpredictable, and there’s no reason to believe this year will be any different.
Rangers, Royals begin second half of season with key series
Rangers begin second half of season
In the Zone: Padres vs. Giants Preview
Madison Bumgarner will return for the Giants this weekend in San Diego.
TASTE OF THE TOUR: Intestines for breakfast, black paintings
FOIX, France (AP) After two hard days of intense racing in the Pyrenees, Tour de France riders who needed a break will be disappointed.